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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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